Courses in Art History (ARTH)

Introduction to the visual arts, primarily painting, sculpture, and architecture in the Western world from prehistoric through Gothic.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 006 -
Western Art:Renaissance-Modern

Introduction to the visual arts, primarily painting, sculpture, and architecture in the Western World from Renaissance to present. Prerequisite: It is recommended that ARTH 005 be taken before ARTH 006.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 008 -
D2: Asian Art

Introduction to the artistic traditions and major architectural monuments of Islamic Lands, India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 095 -
Introduction to Special Topics

Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 2.00

ARTH 096 -
Introduction to Special Topics

Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 140 -
Hist of Optical Media as Art

Theory and development of the art of "optical media:" photography, film, and video. Emphasis on discovery and explication of technical, aesthetic, and expressive properties. Prerequisites: one of the following: ARTH 006, FTS 007, FTS 008.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 146 -
D2: Egypt & the Ancient Near E

The development of sculpture, painting, and architecture in Mesopotamia and Egypt 3000-300 B.C.. Prerequisite: ARTH 005.

Examination of the artistic experiments made by Roman painters, sculptors, and architects from 3rd century B.C. to 5th century A.D. Prerequisite: ARTH 005.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 155 -
Topics in Medieval Art

Selected aspects of European art from the end of the Roman Empire through the Gothic period. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with Instructor permission. Prerequisite: ARTH 005.

Painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts in Italy from 1500 to 1600. High Renaissance, Mannerism, Late Renaissance, and Early Baroque art in Italy. Topics include the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, court cities, foreign rule, and artistic exchanges between Italy and other countries. Prerequisites: ARTH 005 or ARTH 006.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 165 -
Topics European Art 1600-1800

Selected aspects of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Baroque, Rococo, and/or Neo-Classical periods. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with Instructor permission. Prerequisite: ARTH 006.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 170 -
Topics in Modern Art

Selected aspects of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Europe and North America during the 19th and 20th centuries. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with Instructor permission. Prerequisite: ARTH 006 or FTS 007 or FTS 008 or FTS 010.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 172 -
19th-Century European Painting

Examination of major movements in European painting from Neo-Classicism and Romanticism through Post-Impressionism. Prerequisite: ARTH 006.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 174 -
20th-Century Art

A survey of movements and new media in European and American painting, sculpture, mixed media, performance, and the influences of film and photography on traditional media. Prerequisite: ARTH 006 or FTS 007 or FTS 008 or FTS 010.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 178 -
Methods and Theories

Introduction to the foundational texts in Art History, Cultural Theory, and Aesthetics, with an emphasis on contemporary responses. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. Prerequisite: ARTH 006 or FTS 007 or FTS 008 or FTS 010.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 179 -
Issues in Contemporary Art

A study of selected examples of recent and current art and/or architecture. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with instructor's permission. Prerequisite: ARTH 006 or FTS 007 or FTS 008 or FTS 010.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 180 -
N American Art 1600-1900

Painting, sculpture, and architecture in the U.S. and Canada from Colonial beginnings (Hispanic, Franco, Angelo) to WWI. Emphasis on the development of nationalist sensibilities as they emerge from European sources. Prerequisites: ARTH 006 or GRS 091 (Canada).

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 184 -
D2: Islamic Art

An overview of the major architectural monuments and artistic traditions of the lands where Islam took root and flourished. Prerequisite: three credits of Art History or REL 021.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 185 -
D2: Japanese Art

Architecture, sculpture, painting, prints and decorative arts and their relationships to Japanese culture. Prerequisites: three hours in Art History or one of the Asian Studies courses: HST 151, REL 021, REL 132, REL 141. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 186 -
D2: The Hindu Temple

The Hindu temple, the focal point of the great architectural tradition in South Asia, is examined from religious, artistic, and political perspectives. Prerequisites: three credits of Art History or REL 021.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 187 -
D2: Chinese Painting

History of Chinese painting, emphasizing the landscape painting of the 11th to 17th centuries. Prerequisite: Six hours of Art History, three at the 100 level or Instructor permission. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 188 -
D2: Indian Painting

Mural, manuscript, and miniature painting of India from the 5th to the 19th centuries. Topics include: religious and literary themes, courtly culture, portraiture, regional and individual artistic styles. Prerequisite: Three hours of Art History.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 189 -
D2:Topics in Non-Western Art

Selected aspects of the arts of an area not covered in our regular European, American, and Asian courses. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with Instructor permission. Prerequisite: three hours in Art History.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 191 -
Internship

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. A contract must be obtained from and returned to the Department of Art and Art History before the end of the course add period. Prerequisites: Six hours of Art History courses at the 100- level; Junior standing; departmental permission.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 192 -
D2:Inter Spec Topics Asian Art

See schedule of Course for specific titles. Prerequisite: three hours in Art History or Asian Studies.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 196 -
Intermediate Special Topics

Intermediate courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 198 -
Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. Prerequisite: Department permission.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 199 -
Topics:Gender,Race,Ethn in Art

Study of selected aspects of gender, "race," or ethnicity in art, and/or of the contributions of women or ethnically diverse people to the visual arts. Material and emphasis vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit with Instructor permission. Prerequisite: three hours in Art History.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 282 -
Seminar in Western Art

Selected topics in Western Art. See Schedule of Courses for specific offerings each semester. Prerequisites: Six hours of 100-level Art History, including three hours in the area of the seminar; Junior/Senior standing.

Credits: 3.00

ARTH 285 -
D2: Seminar in Asian Art

Prerequisites: One of the following: ARTH 008, ARTH 185, ARTH 187, ARTH 188, or ARTH 196 when the topic is Asian. Three additional hours of a 100-level course either in Art History or Asian Studies.